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Afro-jazz sensation Berita to perform at Zimfest Live
The Bulawayo-born 'queen of soul' will serenade crowds at this year's annual festival taking place at the weekendSouth Africa-based Zimbabwean musician Berita has joined a glowing lineup of ar...Published: 25 Jul 2023 at 09:55hrs | 18 | by Tidi Kwidini
Zimbabwean glitterati and Nigerian husband wanted for drug trafficking
THEIR marriage ceremony at The Nest, an upmarket and exclusive venue in Harare, was dubbed wedding-of-the-year in Zimbabwe last year.It was attended by the who-is-who in the local social scene...Published: 08 Apr 2023 at 15:25hrs | 213 | by Staff reporter
Vocal sensation takes Mzansi by storm
Bongekile Portia Zondo known as Noneh is set to release a sizzling hot new single titled Muntuza Wami. The song was composed by Siyabonga Kitie Mkhize Noneh is an ambitious a...Published: 13 Aug 2021 at 16:07hrs | 15 | by Mandla Ndlovu
Pat Shange dies
"Pat Shange was so much a part of my childhood. I remember at my uncle's wedding, his music was literally on repeat. The afro, the perm, those were the days. RIP Pat Shange," said one fan.Town...Published: 17 Jul 2021 at 16:40hrs | 5 | by Staff reporter
Yesteryear songbirds who kept us going
I wish life could be rewinded backwards anti-clockwise the days we used to gather together in our dining rooms playing music on our one deck radio cassette player listening to those great songbirds....Published: 07 Dec 2020 at 15:12hrs | 6 | by Leonard Koni
Who will inherit Mtukudzi's vast empire?
A wife, four daughters with three different mothers, an unrecognised son with a birth certificate, and a rebutted daughter who made headlines seeking to be recognised.That sums up people with ...Published: 03 Feb 2019 at 11:38hrs | 4 | by Mtandazo Dube
Bongani Fassie lied about inheritance
Brenda Fassie's son Bongani Fassie, who this week publicly bragged he was rich after inheriting his mother's R20 million estate, is facing eviction from his Johannesburg apartment for failing to pay r...Published: 16 May 2017 at 06:36hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Mlambos Express Band writes a letter to the president
JOHANNESBURG - The Mzansi based Zimbabwean Rhumba ace Mlambos Express Band-"The Super Legends" will deliver a letter to the state president before jetting off to "another planet."Speaking ...Published: 06 Oct 2016 at 15:43hrs | 6 | by Future Moyo aka Jamelah
Zimbabwean 'Diamond' shines in the UK
It is an eye-opening experience to be among some of the most creative minds in fashion, music and food in the world. You can dream of a land with celebrities and try to imitate what they do but art is...Published: 01 Aug 2016 at 07:07hrs | | by Tafadzwa Zimoyo
SA remembers Brenda Fassie
Today marks the 12th anniversary of Mzanzi's music legend, Brenda Fassie!She died on 9 May 2004 in her sleep at Sunninghill Hospital.Daily Sun reported that Brenda was a controversial ...Published: 09 May 2016 at 13:50hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Interview with musician Lyfe Martinez
Bulawayo24 caught up with Lyfe Martinez, a Zimbabwean musician based in the UK. Lyfe Martinez is currently working on his debut album, 'Life is a Journey', which he expects to release at the end of...Published: 01 May 2016 at 10:58hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
Busi Mhlanga flies Zimbabwe flag high in foreign lands
UK based singer Sibusiso Mhlanga is flying the flag for the Zimbabwean nation with her colourful traditional attire and socially conscious lyrics. Popularly known as Busi Mhlanga, she is currently wor...Published: 29 Apr 2016 at 00:24hrs | 8 | by Mafu Sithabile
Martin speaks on Ndolwane reunion
NDOLWANE music super star Martin Sibanda, who split from his partner Charles Ndebele in 2011, over undisclosed issues, recently said that they will never reunite but they may work on a collaborative p...Published: 24 Apr 2016 at 13:20hrs | 2 | by Staff Reporter
Bristol based Africantunz Records & Promotions releases compilation album, Undiscovered Africa
Bristol based music label Africantunz Records & Promotions releases a compilation record showcasing the best in Afro Disco & African music. Owner of the company Tom Wardle has worked closely w...Published: 03 Apr 2016 at 16:48hrs | 3 | by Entertainment Reporter
SA's white party gets new black leader
DEMOCRATIC ALLIANCE parliamentary leader Mmusi Maimane was elected as the new head of the opposition party at the party’s congress in Port Elizabeth on Sunday."Your new leader is Mmusi Maima...Published: 10 May 2015 at 14:55hrs | 1 | by Agencies
Fireworks expected on the Easter Weekend in UK
Zimbabwe's legendary super star Oliver Mtukudzi & his Black Spirits band will join South African's adorable songbird Zahara and her 10 piece band for 2 UK shows scheduled for London and Bir...Published: 03 Mar 2015 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Beyonce's Zim connection
ZIMBABWE has done it again! Right on the international scene where the glitz and glamour of the music industry dazzles the world!And who has thrust the country at the epicentre of the world's...Published: 15 Feb 2015 at 07:44hrs | 2 | by Andrew Moyo
Miracle girl born to sing
JOHANNESBURG - While she was seven years old, Patience 'Peshy' Ndlovu was involved in a critical accident which left her in a coma for two weeks. But this doesn't stop her from doing what she know...Published: 23 Jun 2014 at 15:26hrs | | by Mkhululi Chimoio
Zahara to serenade Bulawayo tomorrow evening
SOUTH African award-winning singer Zahara will serenade Bulawayo tomorrow evening when she takes part in the Green Concert at the Amphitheatre.The show will feature Diana Samkange and Cynth...Published: 09 May 2014 at 08:50hrs | | by Staff reporter
Muzvare Betty Makoni Empowerment Radio show
Female Musicians Top 20 Global list for Women and Girls Empowerment-21st century Heroines On Pamtengo Every Monday 8pm - www.pamtengo.com Muzvare Be...Published: 30 Dec 2013 at 14:51hrs | 14 | by Betty Makoni
Ex-Miss Zimbabwe, hubby to work as servants of the Lord
FORMER beauty queen Lorraine Maphala and businessman Sonny Phiri will soon be leaving the business world to work as servants of the Lord. The newly weds made this revelation during a talk sho...Published: 12 Nov 2013 at 06:30hrs | 2 | by Entertainment Correspondent
Freddy Gwala fell in love with Zimbabwe
One of South Africa's seasoned yesteryear musicians, Freddy Gwala, says he has fallen in love with Zimbabwe from the first time he visited the country more than a decade ago. In a telephone in...Published: 23 Aug 2013 at 03:02hrs | 1 | by Staff Reporter
Baba Jukwa, the Mzekezeke of Zimbabwean politics
Baba Jukwa is the Mzekezeke or the Robin Hood of Zimbabwean politics. Just like Mzekezeke, Baba Jukwa has taken Zimbabweans by storm. From 22 March 2013 when a self-proclaimed Zanu-PF insider who cal...Published: 03 Jul 2013 at 03:03hrs | 4 | by Jukwa Asijiki
Brenda Fassie's son in botched suicide attempts
Brenda Fassie's super-talented son Bongani has survived suicide bid, South African newspapers have reported.This emerged when Bongani told newspapers that nearly 10 years after the death of hi...Published: 19 Mar 2013 at 19:36hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Brenda Fassie set to perform on stage again
Cape Town - Late South African music icon Brenda Fassie is set to perform on stage again.Thanks to holographic projection technology, the popular South African singer will be recreated as a 3...Published: 13 Mar 2013 at 13:19hrs | | by channel24
Oskido's Tsa Mandebele scoops 12th Metro FM song of the year
MULTI-TALENTED South Africa-based Zimbabwe artist Oskido's (real name Oscar Mdlongwa) song Tsa Mandebele has been named as 12th Metro FM song of the year, beating DJ Zinhle's My name is (Zinhle),...Published: 24 Feb 2013 at 20:26hrs | 2 | by Arts reporter
Zahara falls in love with Zimbabwe, returns for another date with Tuku
SOUTH AFRICAN singing sensation Zahara, who seems to have fallen in love with Zimbabwe, makes a welcome return to Harare for another date with superstar Oliver Mtukudzi and Alexio Kawara. Orga...Published: 14 Feb 2013 at 09:04hrs | 1 | by Arts reporter
Zahara rocks Harare
The South African songstress Zahara gave an outstanding performance on Friday night at the Borrowdale Racecourse in Harare. This is the second time that Zahara real name Bulelwa Mkutukana has pe...Published: 13 Aug 2012 at 05:55hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zahara Zimbabwe Part 2 billed for the weekend
This week all roads lead to the Borrowdale Racecourse's Fusion Club where the fast-rising South African songbird, Bulelwa Mkutukana a.k.a. Zahara, will be giving her second Zimbabwe concert this year....Published: 07 Aug 2012 at 05:57hrs | | by Fred Zindi Music
Zahara fever grips Bulawayo
Organisers of "Zahara and Friends Concert" scheduled for August 10 at the Borrowdale Racecourse's Fusion Club have promised fans a delightful night when all the artistes perform live on stage....Published: 02 Aug 2012 at 05:21hrs | 1 | by Entertainment Reporter
Zahara concert organisers keep Zimbabwe fans guessing
Is it going to be DJ Sbu, George Munetsi or another South African artiste who will be the guest at Zahara concert? Well, it appears organisers of the gig want fans to guess who is going to partner Za...Published: 23 Jul 2012 at 12:13hrs | 8 | by Entertainment reporter
If Julius sings revolutionary songs, it's a headline: Malema
ANC Youth League president Julius Malema defended himself and the song "awudubhule ibhunu", or "shoot the boer", at his hate speech trial in the Equality Court on Wednesday.Under cross-examina...Published: 20 Apr 2011 at 15:35hrs | | by Ndou Paul
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